Im looking into getting a new blr. Im not sure which cal. to get. Ive been looking at the 300 win mag or the 300 wsm. I see that the win mag has 2" more barrel and is 1 pound heaver. However i am on the smaller side,5'6" 150lbs. I am looking for some info on these calibers. Thank you


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Have You considered the amount of recoil from either of those Calibers not to mention the price of ammo too?What are You going to be Hunting with the Browning BLR?

a 22" 300wsm barrel sound quite short and less than ideal.

I'd consider the 30-06? 308? 358win?

the 7mm rem mag has a 24" barrel like the 300win.mag and would have less recoil, and still do what the 300win.mag would, or at least very closely.

with short barrels, technically the 325wsm would to better from a 22" barrel than the 300 or 270wsm would be.

what are you looking for this gun to do? part of me would want a short action cartridge like that of the 7mm-08 or 308 or 358win or 450 even?

from your post my short list would be the 270win, 30-06...22" barrels, or 7mm Rem.Mag...24" barrel. but more info from you may change my suggestions...

Thanks guys, I'm not too concerned about kick. Although it is a thought. I'll pretty much be hunting whitetails and bear. I own a 7mm08 and a 308 so I was looking for something a little bigger. I guess just to have. Have you guys ever heard anything bad about the WSM's? Just curious. Thanks again

I've never found a reason to own a short mag.

............but plenty of good reasons to buy a .300 WM !

I have a 270 WSM (Tikka T-3 Stainless Lite) and a 25 WSSM (Browning A-Bolt medallion)...love them both. They are both tack drivers and are easy on the shoulder (my 270 WSM kicks noticeably less than Rem 700 in 270). I like the shorter actions for quicker bolt cycle times and they are a little lighter.

I also own a 300 WM in a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 (was my grandfathers)...shoots like a top...accurate as hell...a little more rough on the shoulders and a bit heavier to pack in the woods.

I also have a Rem 700 in 7mm Mag...it kicks like a mule and has been a safe queen for several years...it's just not enjoyable to shoot. Never even bothered packing it in the woods.

I have several friends that are part of my annual Eastern Oregon Elk hunt that shoot 300 WSM's religiously (for elk and deer) and love them. All the benefits of a 300 WM, lighter, shorter action, less recoil...

I for one can say as a re-loader, there are benefits to the WSM's.

Thanks man. I think I might be sold on the 300 wsm. I noticed its a little smaller in the stock too. Which is good considering ive got shorter arms. Thanks again

Never could get into the "short mag craze"!